Aglianico Rosé Spritz
Pairing 2023 Aglianico Rosé – River Ranch Vineyard
Serves 5
Ingredients
- 2 Lemons, Zested and Juiced
- 2 Grapefruit, Zested and Juiced
- 1 1/2 Cup Granulated Sugar
- 2 Cups Filtered Water
- 1 Bottle 2023 LangeTwins River Ranch Vineyard Aglianico Rosé
- 5 Oz. Strawberry Citrus Cordial
- Soda Water or Sparkling Water
- Strawberries or Lemon, for Garnish
Instructions
STRAWBERRY CORDIAL INSTRUCTIONS
Zest the lemons and grapefruit, reserving the zest for the cordial. Juice all citrus until you have 1 1/2 cups of mixed citrus juice.
Combine sugar and water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Remove from the heat and stir in citrus zest, juice, and strawberries. Bring back to a low simmer, muddle the strawberries, and allow cordial to slightly thicken, approximately 3-4 minutes.
Strain mixture through a sieve and store in a clean bottle in the refrigerator, until ready to use.
ROSÉ SPRITZ INSTRUCTIONS
For a single serving: Fill a tall glass with ice. Add in 2 tablespoons of citrus cordial, followed by 5 ounces of LangeTwins River Ranch Vineyard Aglianico Rosé. Top off with soda water or sparkling water and garnish with sliced strawberries or lemon and enjoy!
For a batch cocktail: In a pitcher, combine ice and 5 ounces of strawberry cordial. Add in one bottle of LangeTwins River Ranch Vineyard Aglianico Rosé, and top with soda water or sparkling water. Garnish each glass with sliced strawberries or lemon and enjoy!
